: How BESIX Technology innovates in the construction sector with Thomas Vandenbergh

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In this co:lab episode, we speak with Thomas Vandenbergh, General Manager of BESIX Technology, the innovation and corporate venturing arm of the BESIX group.

Construction is traditional, complex and highly fragmented, but precisely because of that, the potential for innovation is enormous. Thomas shares how BESIX Technology integrates startups, technology and new business models into a sector under pressure from low margins, talent scarcity and rising sustainability demands.

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Throughout the episode, we explore:

  • corporate venturing as a lever for diversification
  • how to select technologies that deliver immediate impact
  • the role of culture in enabling innovation and adoption
  • the future: industrialization, AI, data and automation

A rare and honest look behind the scenes of innovation in one of the most impactful sectors of our economy.

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